Pro-Palestinian activists launch boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G sequel

Palestine Activists Pushed Boycott of Sacha Baron Cohen's Ali G Sequel

The Hollywood Reporter • 28 oct. 23h37

A U.K.-based activist platform organized an email campaign to pressure cinemas and streaming services to refuse showing the film, citing concerns over its portrayal of Black culture.

Ali G Who Iz I? Extends Theatrical Release; Amazon Praises Cohen Movie

The Hollywood Reporter • 28 oct. 21h48

Amazon MGM Studios has prolonged the cinema showing of Sacha Baron Cohen's comedy 'Ali G: Who Iz I?' while the film prepares for a worldwide streaming launch on Prime Video.

When Does It Stream on Prime Video

The Hollywood Reporter • 26 oct. 23h24

Amazon MGM Studios' "Ali G: Who Iz I?" will debut on Prime Video on Wednesday following a brief two-day theatrical release.

Ali G: Who Iz I? review - Sacha Baron Cohen’s high-stakes satire punches up and down with spectacular bad taste

The Guardian • 22 oct. 15h11

The latest Ali G film returns to the character’s prank-style format, pairing him with new antagonists while commenting on contemporary cultural debates.

Sacha Baron Cohen defends reviving ‘problematic’ Ali G character: ‘That’s the reason I resurrected him’

The Independent • 22 oct. 06h00

The comedian argues that the controversial nature of Ali G makes the new film relevant, while critics urge a boycott.

Talks Backlash and Resurrecting Ali G

The Hollywood Reporter • 21 oct. 13h00

Baron Cohen’s new Ali G movie, slated for an Oct. 23 theatrical release, faces boycott calls and production challenges, while the comedian says the project aims to satirize extremism on both political sides.